Tuesday, August 30, 2005

To me, to you, to me...

What a weekend!

A massive congratulations to all involved in the Bristol Avon Regatta 2005. With over 130 crews entered it was a day of fine racing, no capsizes, and great weather. The BBQ sold out and the cake stand offered the best in high calorie cooking.

A day to be proud of.

The moment I most appreciated was the slight delay in racing half way through the morning to re-align the course...

Through the combination of three radios came the dulcit tones of the finish umpire - who was unhappy with the closeness of some of the bouys; the start umpire - who wasn't too fussed about any of them; the mid-way umpire - who disagreed with everyone; and the harbour master who was moving the bouys.

"Left a bit, a bit more..."

"No, hang on - too much. Back a bit"

Then came the voice of reason. A man known for his prowess over the radio waves, and his decisiveness - cue: BRIAN.

Needless to say that racing eventually started again, about 30 minutes later - following a particularly long burst of expletives from the harbour master, and the removal of the offending bouys!!

Genius.

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